Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences (FoA&SS / FoL / FBM): Recent submissions
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Infusing Integrity in Elections: a Case for Regulating Corporate Campaign Contributions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Money is the oil that greases Kenyan politics. Corruption is equally viewed as a key feature of Kenyan politics since 1990. This study examines how constitutional and statutory developments in Kenya since 2010 have regulated ... -
Asset Price Bubbles: Causes, Concequences and Regulation Options for Kenya’s Real Estate Market
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Since the year 2006, it has been reported that property prices have more than quadrupled in all areas in Kenya and especially in and around Nairobi. So fast has been the escalation of the prices that by the end of last ... -
A Review Of The Law Relating To Political Participation Of Persons With Disabilities In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Discussions on the human rights have been on the increase globally since the end of World War II. The main focus of discussions has been on the protection of human rights and prohibiting the discrimination against persons ... -
Assessing The Legal Framework On Financing Terrorism In Kenya: A Case Study Of Al-Shabaab Terror Organization
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Terrorism is a ‘dog’ that continues to bite hard at the society. As acts of terrorism increase, it is evident that the terror organizations have finances which they use in planning and carrying out the said attacks. A ... -
Strengthening the Legal and Institutional Framework for Air Pollution Control in Kenya
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Sukuk As A Tool Towards Development: How Kenya Can Use Sukuk As Alternative Source Of Funding Development Projects
(University of Nairobi, 2019)INTRODUCTION Globally, the growing demand for development, especially infrastructure development, is not proportional to the available funds to finance such development. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and ... -
Towards The Realization Of The Privilege Against Selfincrimination: Challenges And Prospects
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction Of the countable rights to a fair trial in the Kenyan Constitution, the privilege against selfincrimination stands out for being recent. In the United States, the privilege is a constitutionally granted ... -
Perceived Influence Of Third Party Interventionsin Trade Dispute Resolution By Trade Unions In Kakamega County,kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Industrial Relations Is Vital For The Smooth Flow Of Work.in The Course Of Working Together,the Employers And The Employees Have Divergent Expectations From Each Other And These Have To Be Harmonized To Ensure The ... -
Print Media Coverage Of The Land Reform Agenda During Elections In Kenya: A Comparative Content Analysis Of The Standard And Nation Newspapers
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study analysed how the print media, The Standard and The Daily Nation newspapers, covered the land reform agenda during the general elections in Kenya. The main objective of this study was to explore how The Daily ... -
Effect Of Financial Leverage On Stock Returns For Companies Listed In Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Finance operations of an entity are financed by debt, equity and internally generated funds which make up the capital structure of an entity. Equity are funds which are contributed by the owners of an entity. Equity comprises ... -
The Fallacy Of The Right To Access Information In Kenya During Elections: A Case Study Of The 2017 General Elections
(University of Nairobi, 2019)This study on the “Fallacy of the Right To Access Information During Elections in Kenya: Case Study of the 2017 Elections” was premised on the fact that access to information during elections has always been frustrated in ... -
A Critical Re-Examination Of Kenya’s Approaches To Threats To Her Territorial Integrity
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Territorial integrity is an important aspect for states. It is the main concern in the national interest, security and peace for states. The concern of most states is to protect their territorial integrity as it ensures ... -
Effect of Behavioral Biases on Trade Earnings of Traders in Kongowea Market, Mombasa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of the research study was to establish the effect of behavioural biases on trade earnings of traders in Kongowea Market. The research was anchored on the prospect theory, regret theory and heuristics theory. The ... -
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rates Volatility on Financial Performance of Agricultural Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The effect of how volatile exchange rates are and how this affects ability of firms to perform financially has been a subject of discussion among policy makers and scholars around the world. Most agricultural firms rely ... -
The Impact of Diaspora Remittances on Trade Balance-Evidence From Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study was motivated by the growing trade deficit due to overreliance on imports in Kenya, and the fact that there has been a growth in the Diaspora remittances as more people seek jobs abroad. This study sought to ... -
The Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Distress of Commercial and Services Companies Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)There is evidence of poor performance in the commercial and service establishments registered in the NSE leading to financial distress.. However, there are no deliberate moves by the stock markets to educate companies ... -
Effect of Innovative Teaching Strategies on the Performance of Public Secondary Schools in Kilifi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Kilifi County public secondary schools have been registering unimpressive results in the national examinations for quite some time now. However, innovative teaching strategies are expected to be vital in ensuring that ... -
A Comparative Analysis of Factors Explaining Fertility Differentials in Nyeri and Mandera Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study’s objective was to determine and explain the effects of the socio-economic, cultural and proximate factors influencing fertility differentials in Nyeri and Mandera counties in Kenya. Two subsets of the 2014 Kenya ... -
Integrated Logistics and Service Quality at National Housing Corporation
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Integrated logistics is a popular practice within the construction industry in Kenya that various companies currently apply to improve their performance and ensure quality services to the clients. The objective of the study ... -
The Influence of Government Regulation on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises- the Case of Automobile Parts Industry in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The study involves discovering the influence of government regulations on the growth of small medium enterprises in Nairobi County. The focus of the study was on those who sell automobile spare parts in downtown Nairobi. ...